Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's break down and solve each of the three problems from the image.
Problem 1:
Given two sides and of a triangle, and the angle between the two sides, find the length of the third side and the area of the triangle.
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Finding the third side (using the cosine rule):
The cosine rule is: Substituting the given values: Since : So, the third side .
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Finding the area of the triangle (using the formula for area with two sides and the included angle):
The area of a triangle is: Substituting the given values: Since : So, the area of the triangle is approximately .
Problem 2:
Given the radius of a circle, find its circumference and area.
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Circumference of the circle:
The formula for the circumference of a circle is: Substituting :
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Area of the circle:
The formula for the area of a circle is: Substituting : So, the area of the circle is approximately .
Problem 3:
Given the base of a right-angled triangle and the acute angle , find the length of the perpendicular.
In a right-angled triangle, the relationship between the sides and angles can be found using trigonometric ratios. Here, we will use the tangent function: Substituting the known values: Using : So, the length of the perpendicular is approximately .
Would you like any more details or further explanations? Here are 5 additional questions related to the topics above:
- How do we generalize the cosine rule for non-obtuse triangles?
- Can the formula for the area of a triangle using sine be derived from basic geometry principles?
- How does the formula for the circumference of a circle change with different radii?
- Can you use the sine or cosine functions to find the height of the triangle in Problem 3?
- How does the unit circle relate to trigonometric values like and ?
Tip: When solving problems involving angles in triangles, remember to always check if the triangle is right-angled for simpler trigonometric solutions.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Geometry
Circle Properties
Formulas
Cosine rule: c^2 = a^2 + b^2 - 2ab * cos(theta)
Area of triangle with two sides and included angle: A = 1/2 * a * b * sin(theta)
Circumference of circle: C = 2 * pi * r
Area of circle: A = pi * r^2
Tangent function: tan(theta) = opposite / adjacent
Theorems
Cosine Rule
Trigonometric Ratios
Circle Theorems
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10